Griscom Juvenile Detention Center
Tel:
(314) 552-2219
- Griscom Juvenile Detention Center serves 11 students in grades 5-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 44%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 60%) for the 2014-15 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
Griscom Juvenile Detention Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Griscom Juvenile Detention Center's student population of 11 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| Total Students | 11 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | <50% | 44% |
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | <50% | 60% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 | 14:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 91% | 16% |
| White | n/a | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.47 |
| Graduation Rate | <50% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 45% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Louis City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Griscom Juvenile Detention Center is Grand Center Arts Academy High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cole Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Louis Cole Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 403 students
0.2 miles
3935 Enright Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 533-0894 0.2 PK-8 403 - Saint Louis Grand Center Arts Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 411 students
0.3 miles
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791 0.3 9-12 411 - Saint Louis Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 303 students
0.3 miles
711 N. Grand
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791 0.3 6-8 303 - Saint Louis Miller Career Academy Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 602 students
0.3 miles
1000 N Grand
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 371-0394 0.3 9-12 602 - Saint Louis Preclarus Mastery Academy Charter School
Grades: 4-8 | 138 students
0.4 miles
620 North Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 454-0815 0.4 4-8 138
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